Sandy loam? Loamy soil? There are many terms to describe the ground under your feet. Here's how to determine the composition ...

Salts are compounds formed when positively charged cations such as sodium (Na⁺), calcium (Ca²⁺), magnesium (Mg²⁺) and potassium (K⁺) combine with negatively ...

REDLANDS >> Novice gardeners may not be aware of how varied soil types and the use of soil amendments affect gardening and, therefore, the success of their landscapes. Redlands has three categories of ...

While most dirt appears alike, there are significant differences when you take a closer look. It can be very important to ...

For iced tea, the question is “sweet or unsweet?” For garden soil, it’s “alkaline or acid?” The answer can make a big difference in the health and growth of your plants, according to Sharon Yiesla, ...

Dirt may help scientists answer a question that has baffled them for decades: How does chronic wasting disease (CWD) in deer and elk spread from animal to animal? MADISON - Dirt may help scientists ...